Best weirdsofafeather Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 88: Wet Little Fronts 1:06:41

2h ago1:06:41

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Keep those feet dry and for the love of god, stay out of the trenches, because we’re diving deep into the wonderful world of gangrene and things are about to get soggy. In an episode that will make you think twice about frolicking through puddles, Kristin is informatively infodumping her hard-earned wisdom regarding your favorite tissue death disor…

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Bagel Bite #34: Send Her to the Seaside 36:46

9h ago36:46

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“Is Stockholm syndrome a genuine phenomenon, or simply a term foisted on a woman who didn’t respond the way society expected her to?” This is the question posed by author Rebecca Armitage in her article, Is Stockholm Syndrome a Myth?, and one we’re attempting to answer this episode. In a flamin’ hot Bagel Bite, we’re paying tribute to the incredibl…

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Ep. 87: Law-Abiding Citizens 54:54

2d ago54:54

54:54

Wriggle into your water shoes and prepare to get sweaty, because we’re coming to you live from a boiling hot swamp to deliver some almost-up-to-date ADHD medication news. In this little squeaker of an episode, Kristin is educating us on an ongoing lawsuit involving the online medical management company, Done., that saw huge success during the pande…

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Bagel Bite #33: Little Bombs 33:26

9d ago33:26

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This country may be going to hell in a handbasket, but that doesn’t mean your phalanges have to follow. In a super patriotic 4th of July episode, Kristin is spreading the good word on how to stay safe during the firework season. She’s using her trauma room experience to bring you the 10 Commandments of Not Blowing Yourself Up, with helpful tips suc…

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Ep. 86: Sherbert Girls 1:20:09

16d ago1:20:09

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Unsheathe your spoons and prepare for a brainfreeze of knowledge, because we’ve got a wicked sweet tooth and the only way to satisfy the cravings is with some cold soft facts. In this creamy segs-only episode, Kristin is spending Informative Infodumps exploring the crucial dairy differences between your favorite frozen sweet treats. She’s teaching …

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Bagel Bite 32: Heartburn Buddies 43:31

27d ago43:31

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Grab a shovel and a buddy and get to digging, because this episode we’re putting our true crime knowledge to the test and using some strategic body doubling to hide a body. In this three-meat scramble of a Bagel Bite we’re tying up loose ends and creating even looser ones as we plot a close friend’s theoretical murder for fun, accept help from a li…

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Ep. 85 Just Seggs in the Closet 48:40

29d ago48:40

48:40

While Grace is away, Christopher and Kristin will play. As Grace lives out her Hollywood dreams, Christopher and Kristin have taken over the WOAF with a "Just Seggs" episode that will leave you hiding your Wordle results, and your chip dip. Come join them in a not so proverbial closet, yes they recorded in a closet and we apologize for the sound qu…

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Ep. 84 ADHD and Pharmacology Part 2 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any nerdier, Kristin is back with a follow-up lesson on ADHD medications. In part 2 she’s keeping the chemistry to a minimum as she looks at the mechanisms of action and potential benefits and side effects of non-stimulant medications such as Strattera, Wellbutrin, and other fun names we can’t pronounce. Al…

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Ep. 83: Purple Paper Eaters 1:33:47

2M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

Grab a ream of your favorite printer paper and start munching, because we’re trying to identify the supertasters amongst us and you can’t really take a paper-tasting test until you’re intimately familiar with the flavor (not to mention, you could probably use the fiber). This episode Grace informatively infodumps on you about supertasting, aka bett…

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Bagel Bite #31: A Beginner-Level Seance 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

Light those candles and crank up the Yo-Yo Ma, because we’re rising from the grave to bring you a tasty little Bagel Bite and our spirits demand a certain level of ambiance in order to be summoned. In this scrumptious shmorg we’re sharing our personal seance requirements and shouting out an incredible listener for mailing us a box of gifts that wou…

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Ep. 82: ADHD & Pharmacology: The Oldsmobile of Stimulants 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

Fiddle your fidgisauruses and dammit, get ready to learn, because we’re bringing you a meat-forward episode that’s sure to get the brain juices flowing. In an episode brought to you by Adderall, Professor Kristin is shimmying into her trusty lab coat and educating us on the chemistry behind ADHD stimulant medications. She’s covering the mechanism o…

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Bagel Bite #30: Two Stevies 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

Empty out your food holes and get those mouths ready for more, because we’re bringing you a Bagel Bite so big and tasty you’ll say, “Wait, does this really qualify as a Bagel Bite? What even is a Bagel Bite at this point? Has the concept lost all meaning?” And to that we say, “Bagel Bites are more of a state of mind so just shut up and listen alrea…

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Ep. 81: Red Dye Tide 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

You know when you realize you don’t know things? Kristin had that realization when her doctor mentioned cutting out red dye, which sent her down the research rabbit hole and now she’s here to share her findings. This episode we’re taking a look at the facts behind food dye additives, discussing the limited studies on dye-free diets and ADHD, declar…

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Ep. 80: Psychedelic Spring Cleaning 1:20:01

3M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Break out the 3D dolphin posters and crank up the Pink Floyd, baby, because things are about to get trippy and it’s important to set the tone. This episode Grace is taking you down the k-hole of psychedelic research. She’s exploring the benefits of ketamine and psilocybin treatment, how hallucinogens work to create new thought patterns in the brain…

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Ep. 79: Decision Fatigue–Pig Bonanza 1:02:26

4M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

If you change your mind, we’re the first in line, honey, we’re still free, just as long as you don’t ask us to decide what’s for dinner. In this ABBA-backed episode, Kristin is taking a chance on herself and diving into the psychology behind decision fatigue. She’s discussing what it is, why it happens, how it impacts AuDHDers who already struggle …

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Bagel Bite #29: Professor Beatbox 41:04

4M ago41:04

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There are many reasons why one may need the ability to wink with both eyes–maybe you’re a batting coach providing complicated directions, maybe you're in a classic Phantom of the Opera situation and you need to wordlessly convey your flirtatious intentions, or maybe you just want to be better than Rhianna in one very specific way. No matter the rea…

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Ep. 78: ADHD & Binocular Vision Dysfunction–Mr. Strabismus 1:06:26

4M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Do you suffer from tension headaches and eye strain? Do binoculars leave you feeling disoriented? Are you tipping over way more than an adult should? Sure, it could be a classic case of old eye, but it could also be Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD), an eye condition that affects up to 50% of ADHDers. This episode Grace is diving into the symptoms…

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Bagel Bite #28: Fire Safety 35:09

4M ago35:09

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Whip out those fire extinguishers and start spraying like hell, because things are heating up in the pod loft and it’s getting a little too toasty for comfort. In a pipin’ hot Bagel Bite that’s sure to burn your tongue, Kristin is making her family lineage proud and covering fire safety 101. She’s taking you through the common causes of residential…

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Ep. 77: Hypermobility & ADHD–It’s All Connected! 51:00

5M ago51:00

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Think it’s fun to dislocate your shoulder as a neat party trick? Think again pal, because all that high-class entertainment is putting your joints at risk and we’re here to tell you to cut it out. This episode Kristin is covering the statistically significant connection between neurodivergence and hypermobility. She’s breaking down the traits of hy…

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Ep. 76: Teeth 4 Teeth, a.k.a. How to Make a Lampshade 1:13:43

5M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Due to unforeseen technical difficulties caused by an influx of listeners pizza secrets, solar flares, hardware malfunctions, perfectly-timed jazz music, February having an extra day, and eating too many mercury-infused Floridian pythons; this episode of Weirds of a Feather may sound like like there is more chemically injected static than your usua…

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Bagel Bite 27: Frog Ramen ft. Peter & Enya 21:34

5M ago21:34

21:34

We ADHDers have a habit of acquiring accidental enemies, from teachers to bosses to the kid you impulsively kicked in the shins that one time. But oftentimes, the greatest enemy comes from within, and this episode we’re proving just how true that is with some special guest Pizza Secrets. First up, Grace finally bullies meat-candling Peter into the …

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Ep. 75: Autistic Burnout–Dopamine Dominoes 1:33:26

6M ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Don your snorkels and prepare those ice baths because we’re about to plunge into the frigid waters of autistic burnout and we promise the payoff will be worth the pain. In an episode that wasn’t designed to hurt your feelings but still might, Grace is leading the way through the autism burnout symptom checklist, explaining how a shrinking window of…

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Bagel Bite 26: Water Bottle Bonanza 45:31

6M ago45:31

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We don’t like to make a habit of surrendering to listener demands, but with so many people metaphorically and literally banging down our doors begging us to cover this topic, we finally decided to relent. In what may be Kristin’s most autistic episode to date, she’s taking us through the long and winding history of water bottle trends. From Nalgene…

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Ep. 74: Python Purge 1:29:17

6M ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Grab your galoshes and meet us in the Florida swamps because it’s time to get swallowed up by another educational episode. This week Kristin finally pulls her own weight with an Informative Infodump on the invasive pythons in the Florida Everglades. She attempts to answer the question, “what can be done about these fucking snakes?” and blesses us w…

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Bagel Bite #25: A Tiny Kind of Mood 34:45

6M ago34:45

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Put on your metaphorically silly socks and zip, zap, zop your way into another tasty little Bagel Bite, where we’re celebrating the weird and quirky creatures that listen to the podcast. This week we’re reading listener emails that touched our hearts and souls, sharing important can-drinking tips, ranting about the inaccessibility of paper straws, …

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Ep. 73: Imposter Syndrome and AuDHD, Pt. 2–Juggling Hats 1:15:18

6M ago1:15:18

1:15:18

This podcast may be one big clunky tumble down the stairs, but this episode is a good reminder that sometimes we say things worth listening to. In part 2 we’re focusing in on how imposter syndrome impacts those with ADHD and autism specifically–why it happens to us so frequently, how society contributes to feelings of inadequacy and exclusion, and …

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Ep. 72: Manilamp Destiny 1:11:10

7M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

There's no time like mid-January for some mediocre achievable ADHD resolutions, which is why we’re spending this episode setting goals for 2024 that won’t leave us heartbroken– think less ‘contribute to my 401k’ and more ‘take in the beauty of a butterfly.’ We’re also reflecting on our favorite episodes from the past year, revealing our regrets, vo…

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Ep. 71: Milk Torture with Enya, Pt. 2 1:14:02

7M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Breaking news! Part two of Enya's saga is here! In this sausage sizzle of an episode you'll hear everything from aggressive furniture rearranging, ninja propagation, squirrel like pie consumption, brain reset, to rigging things up with levers and pulleys So Grab a trip buddy, do a little boogie for a security camera, and don't jump out of any movin…

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Ep. 70: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy with Enya, Pt. 1 1:19:13

7M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Break out the Vegemite and throw another shrimp on the barbie because we’re finally sitting down with longtime listener and our friend from down under, Enya. You’ve heard her stories of flinging plums at passersby and drinking out of puddles, now it’s time to hear this little rascal’s ADHD origin story. Enya is sharing how a diagnosis in her early …

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Ep. 69: It’s Tacklin’ Time 1:15:14

8M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Strap into your tinfoil hats and cover up those poster boards, because things are about to get nuts and it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. This episode we’re bringing you some top-shelf chitter chatter as we discuss the problematic parenting in Christmas movies, put a new spin on a classic segment in Businesses Someone Should Start, and …

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Bagel Bite #24: Flexible Frannies 34:30

8M ago34:30

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Climb into your closets and snuggle into those blankies, because hibernation season is officially uponst us and it’s time to get cozy. This Bagel Bite we’re giving shout outs to some of our lovely listeners. We’re praising a local Maine eatery with the best lunch sandwiches in town, discussing U.K. tea towel rules, and reading your feedback regardi…

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Ep. 68: Top-Down Man and Bottoms-Up Boy 1:23:22

8M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Top down, bottoms up, that’s the way we like to learn! In this info-packed episode Grace is giving an overview of the two different processing styles, how they both play out in the classroom and workplace, why bottom-up processing leads to so much rumination and overwhelm for autistic people, and ways to accommodate yourself and others depending on…

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Ep. 67: Imposter Syndrome Pt. 1–By The Skin of My Lips 1:15:46

8M ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Is it really imposter syndrome, or are you just living in a patriarchal capitalist hellscape that rewards conformity and punishes diversity and innovation? This is the age-old question that we’re attempting to answer on this week’s episode. In Part 1 Kristin is taking us through the six characteristics of imposter syndrome, aka imposter phenomenon,…

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Bagel Bite #23: A Non-Denom Sab 42:09

9M ago42:09

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Buckle up your helmets and shimmy into those shoulder pads, because we’re about to downhill off-road unicycle into a precariously fun Bagel Bite and the only thing more important than safety is style. This episode we're chatting about all the topics you didn’t think you needed to know about and still probably don’t. From non-denominational sabbaths…

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Ep. 66: Not Odd, Just Different with Jami (Pt. 2) 1:09:31

9M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

If you sign a moose up for a ceramics class, she’s gonna want to start an entire pottery business, which is exactly how our guest Jami ended up with an industrial-sized kiln in her basement. In Part 2 Jami is taking over Hobby Collectors to tell us about her journey down the ceramics rabbit hole, how the artform helped her move through grief, some …

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Ep. 65: A Real-Life Amelia Bedelia with Jami (Pt. 1) 46:07

9M ago46:07

46:07

Open up your ears, swallow down your gum, and grab your emotional support knitting, because this episode we’re joined by a very special guest and she deserves your undivided attention. Jami has been guest starring on every episode so far in her mind and now it’s finally happening for realsies. In Part 1 we’re getting into her ADHD journey from scho…

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Ep. 64: The Shoebill Puppets 1:19:28

9M ago1:19:28

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With the long, dark night of winter looming above us like a haunted Victorian child begging for bread in the night, it’s time to get spooky (but not too spooky, Susan) and set some intentions before the frost sets in. This episode we’re looking at the Celtic origins of Halloween and doubling down on our stance to bring crime and vandalism back into…

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Bagel Bite #22: Twenty-Plus Kids and Moving On 42:23

10M ago42:23

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Show notes shmow notes, this episode is way too long as it is so let’s keep it quick and get this horse train show on the road. This Bagel Bite we’re annoying/scaring you with our current verbal stims, discussing imposter syndrome, medication changes, and left-handed scissors (doesn’t that last one sound interesting?), breaking down a communication…

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Ep. 63: ADHD & the Cerebellum 48:39

10M ago48:39

48:39

Slack your lines and start hacking those sacks because this episode we’re covering the cerebellum, and turns out, we ADHDers need all the balancing practice we can get. Kristin is dropping a digestible meat nugget of brain anatomy before leading us through the latest research that shows how a smaller cerebellum affects mental coordination in additi…

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Ep. 62: AuDHD Pt. 2–A Certain Level of Towel 1:42:57

10M ago1:42:57

1:42:57

Distinguishing between ADHD and autism can be pretty confusing, but luckily for you we’re here to muddy the waters even more. In part 2 of our AuDHD series we’re moving away from the DSM’s linear (and limited) diagnostic criteria for autism and looking at the much more dynamic and inclusive wheel of autistic traits. We’re also discussing the Monotr…

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Ep. 61: No Justice for the Scrummy-Handed 1:19:24

10M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Bring your giggles and don’t forget those smiles, because this episode we’re yuckin’ it up with some silly little segments. Right on schedule, we’re bringing you a brand new Businesses Someone Should Start, Just Not Us that promises to change the ADHD tidying game forever. In Informative Infodumps, Grace hurts her own feelings with a bunch of facts…

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Bagel Bite #21: Big Bird Energy 40:26

10M ago40:26

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We asked for your best exercising tips, and boy did you guys deliver. In this protein-packed Bagel Bite we’re sharing your neurodivergent-friendly suggestions for getting into motion even on the days you’d rather eat glass, and issuing an ADHD movement challenge for those of you who are fueled by friendly competition. Plus, Kristin embraces her big…

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Ep. 60: It’s Not Just a Protein Soup Phase 1:10:31

11M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

As promised, we’re getting back to our silly goose roots in this wacky seg-filled ‘sode. Kicking off the fun, Grace ponders about little poops and has a quirky meltdown, Kristin struggles with ravioli ruffles and searches for the perfect pen shaft feel, and we bicker about the necessity of onion goggles. Then, prepare for a big ol’ dump, because Kr…

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Bagel Bite #20: Vampires, Cannibals, and Cryptids, Oh Shit! 45:54

11M ago45:54

45:54

We’re kicking off the spooky season by taking a closer look at all the big questions only we are brave enough to ask (that’s right, spooky season starts now, shut up). Questions such as, are vampires cannibals? Is it the spirit or the vessel that makes the cannibal? What constitutes a cryptid? How much hair is a reasonable amount of hair to eat? We…

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Ep. 59: Exercise & ADHD–Quieting the Chaos 1:04:11

12M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

We’re on a mission to bring the silly back to WOAF, starting with next episode because this one actually gets kind of serious once we get all the vampire cannibal talk out of the way. Lately Kristin has been on a real kick of using exercise to quiet the chaos of her ADHD mind and now she’s ready to make us all hear about it. She’s covering the bioc…

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Ep. 58: AuDHD–The War Inside Me 1:14:58

12M ago1:14:58

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It’s the peak of the summer and that means two things: one, it’s time to try on your friend’s sandals and appreciate how we’re all different, and two, it’s time to dive into AuDHD. We’re coming to you live from a hot, hot room to talk about what ADHD and autism look like in combination, why there’s so little research behind it (hint: it’s ableism),…

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Bagel Bite #19: Ode to Bernie 44:42

12M ago44:42

44:42

Someone lock us in a padded room (padded room) because we’re getting rowdy and shouty this episode, and frankly we could use the rest. In this meaty Bagel Bite graciously brought to you by Big Weather, we’re facing down our personal bath mat cleaning battles, telling tales of semi-heroic dogs and somewhat-missing children, and asking the hard quest…

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Ep. 57: A West Coast Sense of Direction with Christopher (Pt. 2) 34:00

1y ago34:00

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In Part 2 of Tofu’s hosting debut we’re revealing small and unimportant things we’re really good at in Alternative Segments. From being able to identify the ripeness of a mango with only a glance to having a great sense of direction but only on the West coast, we’ll impress the toe socks right off you with our mediocre superpowers. Then, you better…

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Ep. 56: Laughing Through the Pain with Christopher (Pt. 1) 1:06:16

1y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

He’s back! Christopher’s back! That’s right, your favorite bouncing baby boy is back in the pod loft and this time he’s taking over as co-host while Kristin galivants about Spain. In this special episode that’s graciously sponsored by Netflix* we’re looking at the psychological allure behind reality TV in This is Who I Am Now, dissociating during s…

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Ep. 55: A Good Ol’ Fashioned Knuck Suck 1:28:17

1y ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Calling all knuck suckers, finger gnawers, and frickin’ Michael Jackson twirlers: today’s the day we proudly stand united, for we have kept our strange stims hidden under a bushel for far too long and it's time we let those babies shine, social consequences be damned. In this wacky Segs Only: Autism Edition episode we’re spending Hobby Collectors l…

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